Harry Edison

trumpet · 1915–1999 · Columbus (Ohio)

Trumpeter born in Ohio, nicknamed "Sweets" in the titles of several of his records, he recorded for Norgran, Clef, Verve and Roulette. His albums bring him together with Buddy Rich, Lester Young and Buck Clayton.

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Styles

• Swing, big bands
• Kansas City
• Hard bop

Landmark tracks

• Memories for the Count (1958)

Sources

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